Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by Sarcoptes scabiei mites, which burrow under the skin, leading to severe itching, especially at night, and red rashes. It spreads through prolonged skin contact or shared clothing and bedding. Symptoms may take 2-6 weeks to appear after initial exposure. Ayurveda recommends Neem oil and Turmeric for their antiparasitic and anti-inflammatory properties, helping soothe the skin and kill mites. Bathing with Neem leaves or applying a paste of Neem and Turmeric can provide relief. Khadirarishta and Gandhak Rasayan help purify the blood. Proper hygiene, washing clothes in hot water, and avoiding close contact prevent reinfestation.
Yup, you’ve got the right understanding about scabies—it is indeed spread through close physical contact, often in dense living spaces or shared items like bedding and clothing. Now, about the symptoms, they usually appear within 4 to 6 weeks after a person gets infected for the first time. But, if someone has had scabies before, symptoms start a bit quicker, say 1 to 4 days… That itching, usually gets worse at night, along with the rash and those tiny burrow tracks.
Now, onto treating scabies naturally—Ayurveda does offer some remedies. Neem oil is quite popular in Ayurveda for dealing with skin issues 'cause it has natural antibacterial and antiparasitic properties. Applying neem oil to the affected areas daily can help kill the mites and soothe the skin. Same goes for Tea Tree oil, it’s got antimicrobial properties too and can be used after diluting with a carrier oil like coconut oil. Just apply it to the affected area.
Turmeric also has anti-inflammatory benefits, you can make a paste with turmeric powder and some water or neem oil and apply it on the skin. Helps with reducing the itching and inflammation, give it time though, these aren’t one-night cures.
But hey, one thing, it’s super important to wash and decontaminate clothes, bedding, and towels at high temperatures to avoid re-infestation. You gotta be thorough there.
Home remedies can be helpful, but if it’s getting severe, or if home remedies don’t cut it, a consultation with a healthcare professional is necessary. They might prescribe creams or lotions to eliminate the mites faster. Everyone’s body reacts differently, so what worked for one might not work for the next. But keep in mind, teamwork and patience—herbal remedies and care—can go a long way, but comfort over cure, especially if it’s a lingering problem.
